Did you know there’s a book out there called “Surviving Your Stupid Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School”? Adam Ruben, who earned a PhD in molecular biology from Johns Hopkins University, has written a funny guide to applying and then actually earning your degree within a reasonable amount of time.

We had the opportunity to interview Adam, and we’ll be posting the interview as a two-part series starting this Thursday, April 22. Amidst all the jokes, he has some concrete advice that can keep you sane when you’re in school. Until then, here’s a video that provides a peek into the book’s advice: